The University of Liverpool signs IBM deal

The University of Liverpool signs IBM deal

The University of Liverpool has become the latest establishment to join IBM's University Relations programme.

The purpose of the initiative is to foster closer links, thus opening up a number of opportunities for new interdisciplinary research collaborations and potential technology innovations.

A major part of this is the joint study agreement between IBM Research and the University of Liverpool. This would make it a key research partner, joining a small number of other academic partners worldwide who have signed agreements of this nature.

Although the deal is focused on research, it is anticipated that closer links between the two organisations will create opportunities for internships, studentships and placements.

Professor Wiebe Van Der Hoek, interim executive pro-vice-chancellor for science and engineering, said: "The partnership with IBM, one of the leading technology companies in the world, will bring an exciting stimulus to research and learning at Liverpool.

"The agreement will increase research capacity and capability and cover all areas of the university including health and life sciences, statistics and risk management. The university will benefit from access to IBM's commercial insight and this can inform and direct our research in the future as well as strengthening our abilities to generate real-world impact."

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